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Allow No Interruption in Operations – Use Bump-less Transfer between Utility Transformers and On-site Generators Most loads can tolerate a short break in power. Hospital emergency power systems, for instance, are designed to handle short power breaks as long as power is restored to vital circuits within ten seconds. Emergency loads requiring fast restoration are

COGENERATION – KILLING MANY BIRDS WITH ONE STONE Steam is very powerful. It does not only run an engine but also possesses the ability of air conditioning besides its various uses. Diesel and/or gas generators not only produce electrical power but may also produce steam which may be used for heating or cooling. This is

KNOW YOUR GENERATORS What does a generator do? Generators are useful appliances that supply electrical power during a power outage and prevent discontinuity of daily activities or disruption of business operations. Generators are available in different electrical and physical configurations for use in different applications. In the following sections, ESL explains how a generator functions,

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE YOU MAKE A GENERATOR BUYING DECISION We hope that 15-20 minutes spared in reading the following article would result in a better decision for you and your Company. A generator is major equipment, which a Company adds to its inventory of machines. It is a capital expense decision and the Company enjoys

HOW DOES AN ALTERNATOR AND A VOLTAGE REGULATOR WORK? How does an Alternator produce electricity? The alternator is the part of the generator that produces the electrical output from the mechanical input supplied by the engine. It contains an assembly of stationary and moving parts encased in a housing. The components work together to

WHY USE DIESEL GENERATORS? Why Diesel? Thanks to the invention of Rudolph Diesel, the diesel engine has proved to be extremely efficient and cost effective. In Pakistan, Diesel fuel is priced moderately higher than gasoline but diesel has a higher energy density, i.e., more energy can be extracted from diesel as compared with the

RETURN TO SERVICE AFTER LOCK OUT The primary authorized individual assigned to de-energize and lock out equipment typically will be the one to return the equipment to service. Before lockout devices and locks are removed, the work area is inspected to check that all crew members associated with the lockout have been cleared from

POWER GENERATION – FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Many of our existing customers and / or prospective buyers rely upon ESL to provide them with accurate and informative answers to their electrical, engine, and generator related questions. This results in numerous questions every day, some of which are as under: What is the difference between

DISCRETION IS BETTER THAN VALOR – LOCKOUT AND TAG OUT (LOTO) Lockout is the primary means of preventing the unplanned release of hazardous energy. For electrical workers, it often involves using a padlock to keep a switch in the “off” position. It may also be necessary to isolate the energy of moving parts,